hi! ok so before you say anything, i know its a lot. last year was a rough one for me mentally and i filled the void with buying makeup. spoiler: didn’t make me happy. once i got out of my depression fog, i looked around and was disgusted by my consumption and all the waste i was producing.
so on jan 1, 2025 i started my project pan where i would limit purchases and try to focus on what i have. its been a much more pleasant experience than i thought; i found myself less interested in new releases because i realized that it really was just unnecessary and wouldnt be used – it helped me come to terms with my own beauty habits and stop caring about trends. i realized i could just do my makeup how i want with the products i want. i don’t need to “run, dont walk” for some warm toned blush that will look terrible on me, just because some influencer said so. i barely even wear makeup, only on weekends and when i wake up with enough time in the mornings lol, so i really didn’t need this stuff.
when a new concealer came out in my shade (im super pale and that NEVER happens) i remembered the half full concealer i have been trying to pan for a year, and removed that new concealer from my cart. i barely even use concealer (i love my natural dark circles and don’t mind my acne) and yet i still almost got suckered in by all the ads 🥲
i’m ranting here but i honestly loved my year of project pan and intend to keep going into 2026 (yes. there’s still product to be panned. i’m not proud) and recommend trying it to all of my friends (and anyone who will listen lol)
please ask me any questions about any of the products i finished! might as well give some advice out of this too 😅
(note: i have trichotillomania, which basically means i subconsciously pull out my hair. i found that i pull my hair less if i use lip balms/glosses to distract my hands and brain, so i go through more lip products than the average person cuz im constantly applying something lol)
by Alive_Property9794